The first time I met my stepson, Riley, I knew something was different. He was 20 months old and didn't talk or babble at all. The more time I spent, the more sure I was - He had severe delays and possibly autism. It was more than, "boys start t... Read more

I want to start this by saying that I am FINE! I am safe and my husband is safe. All kitties are accounted for and the bunnies are enjoying the view of their new pool from the second story of their bunny house.
This morning I called in sic... Read more

First off - 7 weeks and 6 days until we leave for our trip!!!!
Secondly, I've been sick again. Strep throat. For those who don't know, Strep throat is a very serious illness that needs to be treated with antibiotics to prevent it from becom... Read more

Hi all. I'm back on my laptop! The husband managed to fix it for me.
Speaking of husband, we celebrated our first wedding anniversary on Monday. We went out for dinner and then went home and ate freezer burnt wedding cake. It was a low key... Read more

My laptop has died! So I'm updating from my ipad, which is far less convenient to type on!
Working out has been non existent for the past few weeks. I went to Auckland (home) for a week and had planned on not working out that week since I t... Read more

First of all, WOW. My last blog must have struck a chord because it was voted a featured blog post and I got 75 comments!
I have recommitted this week. I made it to the gym 3 times! That is a very big deal for me, since I haven't been able ... Read more

I have gotten SO bad at putting myself first lately. My job is way more demanding this year and I find myself working more evenings and weekends than I care to admit. The husband and I are slowly doing up our house which takes up weekends. My st... Read more

Ya know when you're busy? Like, really busy? Work, friends, husband, renovation work that went from being a simple days work to a 2 week ordeal? Yep, I've had that kind of week. Only made it to the gym once (OMG) but I did skim coat 3 whole wall... Read more

Gymming is totally a word... right?
So I went to the gym on Tuesday for a workout, and then on Thursday to meet with my trainer. He was ready to have a go at me for not coming in for ages, but when I told him what had happened (shoulder inj... Read more

Promise.
I haven't been on much because I've spent the past 6 weeks injured, my arm and then my quads. Being injured and unable to work out meant I didn't have a lot to say! I injured my arm during kick boxing 3 months ago and after month... Read more

Ok, so this post has almost nothing to do with a kiwi Christmas, mainly because I haven't celebrated in 3 years. Too much money involved. Riley got a present, but that's it. It does, however, give a recap of my post gastro bug, pre Christmas hap... Read more

Get a gastro bug. Throw up for 7 hours straight. Uncontrollable diarrhoea probably helped, too. Feel so sick for 5 days that you can barely eat.
Easy, huh?
I'm going back to the doctor this afternoon.
I managed to feel better fo... Read more

Really whack.
I needed new jeans. The 4 pairs I bought when I first got to a size 10 are starting to fall apart. They have been very well worn over the past 2 years and are developing some air vents in the bottom area.
I went to the s... Read more

I was in charge of the Decorate Your Own Cupcake Stall at my school's gala. I made 150 cupcakes, TONNES of icing, and bought heaps of toppings (pineapple lumps, jaffas, jelly beans, wafers, sprinkles).
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